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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15
HOMIE NEWS

0any time receive coP'es ", oio
\TREss, will please understand that theyl
fare sent simply as samples, IN the nope
\that the parties addressed may ike ~,
well enough to favor us with their suoscril
tons.
Bio ShO1O at Robbins.
Bracelets at cost CHAsTA1N u KNIGHT
Fresh Cocoanuts at Hardy & Cos.
New roceries-Sugar Rice, Molasses.
JOHNSON IL JOHNSON.
Recollect the Blue Front will not be un
dersold on good goods.
Fresh lot of oatmeal at
wGo to Robbins for you
Holiday goods.
Miscellaneous books at prices lower thar
ever offered at RAYNoLDs q DANIEL.
For your fruits, nuts. and candies fol
Christmas call at the Blue Front.
OYSTERS served at 25 cents per dozen at
J.. Il. TESTERS
Fresh supply of nice hams. soups, etc.
% DoNAHoo's.
A general reduction of all lines of milin-
cry goods at "ArsoNs'
~Go to Robbins and save
money.
If YOU want present for any body go to
the boohsiohh'
Fresh lot of choice breakfast bacon and
hams at HARDY Il Co.'S.
Holiday goods for everybody at the
BOOKSTORE.
California and all other canned goods very
low at MoALLIsTER's.
You can find anything you want in the
grocery line cheapat H.. DoNAHoos'
Christmas Cards at
j. II. BEALL'S.
Splendid assortment of Boys Caps at
New York cost JOHNSON " JOHNSON.
Geo. w. Knight, Jeweler, east side the
Plaza, San Marcos. nV23
New invoice Prints, Domestics, Cling
hams, etc. JOHNSON ~ JOHNSON.
Santa Claus headquarters at the
BOOKSTORE.
Complete stock of Christmas candies at
MoALLIsTER's
Supplies for ALL sewing machines.
B. DALEY, San Marcos.
You can get really elegant set of cups
and saucers for only Is cents by calling at
HARDY & Co.'S.
Still few more rockers and other nice
things suitable for holiday presents for
sale by D. W. NANCE.
Coop Board and comfortable rooms by
Mrs. j. H. Gray. 800 Soledad street, San
Antonio, Texas.
Dolls, doll carriages, doll beds. drums,
wagons, horses, engines and toys of every
kind at the BOOKSTORE.
All the leading sewing machine needles,
oils and supplies sold cheap.
B. DALEY, San Marcos.
We have an elegant line of photo albums,
dressing cases, perfumes, sachet powders,
brushes, combs, toilet soaps, etc.
LAwHoN & BASS
DOn't FORGET the ELEGANT
line of Christmas Cards at
BEALL'S Drug Store.
Digger has taken I. J. Peel as partner
in the insurance business and will continue
the same. During his absence Mr.. Peel
will give it careful attention.
There will be public reception at Dahl
ey's store every evening until further notice
presided over by that prince of good fellows
Santa Claus, assisted by a large staff of
clerks eager to sell beautiful Holiday Goods.
Seedless Raisins,
Valencia Raisins,
Citron,
Lemon Peel,
Rolled Oats,
Cocoanut,
Almonds,
Brazil Nuts,
English Walnuts,
and Candies in
profusion and sold as everything else, low
er than the lowest
San MARCOS GRooER Co.
A Call.
1 wish to say q word to all grown people
about the observance Of Christmas, do not
let il pass without some act of generosity
- Ns-ff- -o-,,a~,broroa IN rorr ,,ar4 The |
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15
The World Renowned Estey Organ.
Wanted

On easy terms. CHAsTAM & KNIGHT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

We have heard nothing further concern
ing the proposed stock company to engage
in the newspaper and printing business,
though to tell the truth we have not in
quired after it. We wish merely to say at
this time, that our offer of last week in con-
nection with the subject will be standing
one. That is to say, whenever it shall thus
be decided to have paper of a superior
grade in San Marcos; or when our editorial
administration from any cause shall become
unsatisfactory to considerable number of
our citizens. we shall not stand in the way
of any desired change, on the fair and rea-
sonable condition of the purchase of our
Office and business by said company, as be-
fore specified.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

There are three printing officesin Bryan,
and the Pilot complains that much of the
Job work is sent abroad. The same state
of things exists in every little town, not as
to printing alone, but as to other articles.
Many ladies send off for dresses and other
articles, gentlemen for suits, etc. Our peo-
pie have not learned to support home insti-
tutions.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

Complete stock of Christmas candies at
McALLIsTER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

The editors and publishers of Scribmer's
Magazine have combined to make the
Christmas number of that periodical lit
erary and artistic success. Many of the
best authors and artists of the day have
been laid up under contribution for the
'make up" of the magazine and the result
is an array of stories, poems, sketches, and
illustrations such as is not often seen be-
tween the covers of u periodical
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

Much regret is felt for the death of Chas.
Wood, the young man who lost his life in
the late railroad accident near this place
while acting in the capacity of engineer.
He was ON his way from San Antonio to the
home of his parents in Austin, who were
mainly dependent upon him for support,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

Supplies for ALL sewing machines.
B. DALEY, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

New invoice Prints, Domestics, Cling
hams, etc. JOHNSON ~ JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

Brown.-Say, Jones, do you know that
they searched two hours last night before
they found Robinson?
Jones. Did they, where did they find
him
Brown.-They found him in the Dress
Goods Department at Dailey's buying q
new silk dress for Christmas Gift.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

! One of the principle troubles of times
like the present is, that persons who have
money make the "hard times a pretext
for not paying their debts. If they would
pay up" it would bring more money into
circulation and enable others to do likewise,
and thereby greatly improve the condition
of things.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15
CHRIsTMAs PREsENTs

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
at @. W. Donaldson a Cos.
TARGET RIFLES
and B. L. Shot Guns for the boys
POCKET KNIVES
Genuine Rogers Plated Knives, Forks and
Spoons
Genuine Rogers Carvera
HANGING LAMPS.
TEA SETS.
And the best Of all a Backs Brilliant
Cook Stove.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

LADIES REMEMBER. We offer n splendid
line of Wraps, Jackets, Dolmans, Circulars,
Newmarkets. etc., at greatly reduced prices.
JOHNSON Il JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

Santa Claus headquarters at the
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

Geo. w. Knight, Jeweler, east side the
Plaza, San Marcos. nVZ3
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

What has become of the Cresset's alleg-
ed subscription list ? 1t certainly must
have been very small, or its subscribers
cared very little for it, for we hear nothing
said about it although there seems to have
been no arrangement to fill out the time of
those who had paid with any other paper.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

Splendid assortment of Boys Caps at
New York cost JOHNSON u JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

LStsrafure and Language; Elects q Town
Life On the Human BODY; Concerning Men
By q wornEn- Wor1suorth On Japan;
Wsslth AID the Working Gases. MsIlocks
Human Life. Prot Proctor Pascal ne
Sospsic, In Praise q the County, NE
Ca1ss q Chsrzctsrs Er1ptive foros q
Modem Fzuzficisln- Women q CalFhiryi
L5fsrE-y Notes and Miscellany.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15
Don't forget the elegant
line of Christmas Cards at
BEALL'S DRUG Store.

Digger has taken I. j. Peel as partner
in the insurance business and will continue
the same. During his absence Mr.. Peel
will give it careful attention.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

THr E11c7Ic for December has the fol
loving articles among others
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

deos3t
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

If you want to feel that there is some
genuine pleasure in life and that life is
really worth living, and if you want to see
your friends greet you with smile buy
them all nice appropriate gift from that
large and varied stock of Foreign and Do
mestic Holiday Novelties at Dailey's, corner
San Antonio st. and Plaza.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

A nice assortment of Christmas toys for
sale cheap at new stand, Mike building,
west side square. Il. j. PEEL,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

same way.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15

There will be public reception at Dahl
eys store every evening until further notice
presided over by that prince of good fellows
Santa Claus, assisted by a large staff of
clerks eager to sell beautiful Holiday Goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-26
PERSONAL
and worknn

Mr.. william Leo, who has been nominated Tor
posmas'er OF ct. Paul, 70 OF tho oldo-t whole
sale merchants in Minnesota. but some years ago
retired from business lilo Ia naive of Hunterioo
County. N J.. region once noted nor It's '~,o
hardened Democracy but which has " lao shown
most c0mmeDdabls SYMPTOMS 81 chshss oi hrait
tx senator Fair has como Fast for month
He viii .pond most of that time at Washington ana
and In this city.
n.hon II W warren. Of the Methodist Eps-
coual, hnrch. has returned 20 this country from
tho orient.
"Thoma, Nelson Pages visit to Vanderbilt Uni
yor.fv viii serve henceforrh say. "Iho Nashville
American" 80 mark a rev era In our clvihta'"h'
4. A literary event II tho most romArEabi-
occurr,nco I'm Sonihern hls'ory. II wa. perhaps
tho nr.t time hat ever a literary an rec-iV"'l
such a popular demonstration Ia tho South. ""r
people hnvo hung upon no lips Of imIaN-io""'
D. ator.: they havo hu1laod them-rl'cs ho'se o'o'
renowned warriors; but no such oVslon was e'c'
before accorded literary man win no a"Nrh
uilous circumstance 10 "on TIE app sn-s aro"-eFi
~ ,ofbtl-ia-ul and rccov0i tho hOusse "n'h
havo heretofore heen gwen only To brilliant speakers
aad ihc place, we're erln"ntly aplr"r,'.,H N"'
VA. fortune les i4ppy H. her choice ~ mo man
tsuc lHsoi~n heSDins -'n ~ .ywu.tbv I'D
perfect a.,n,d vi the new SOUTH snd Us on".n"r
views and lohicr iirAon-' ln"n@s T,'''I I'D
aN.1,cIs. hols and HO"-os oIpe't@'"'A '~Jo"'
.lo-c ul tHy other southern "i'e"
Mr. r. ] TomMus. honorary secretary of h BRUSH
ami Fo IN Iie-dncn's Aid society, sais that th' 'f"
.rur Morley sided With tho rebels d~ins Tho lns"r
tection In THIS country from I-1l TO l7o1 Aver
ward ho changed hi, views. and hanAY alh"''' 'hA'
he had Lorn Ia tho WRONG 81 was app"i"tr"' ''''
Mr. YomAlus. by tho Congregational Lion ai meat
INK acid 40 the Wci-L. lou,e chapel. with Mr. Morley
and some others. TO nominate dcpuiation 10 attend
contention 90 he Uutcd >'afc,. "" apIt Dr'
NalshAu. Dr. George smith. AID Or. Eal 'Gh' al mon
.,. -...,t.r, p,orllyifle, Alter VIC had discharged
fDt, dnt, Air Morley asked me To step aside Ia MN
into private looui. and after stating "hti Ills HT"'
md o~ru on the American tNil " ar. hnite',ei no
ALONE ant 900 private. ~ SAID. ! see have unrh W'""s
u my views. and that you are right. and VII 'n''
,ou chcuur 20 morrow 20 help "n the rAIr' oi T'""
.tp.ti,n AID tho frcelmcu' The following dN o" scat
me- "A chepur for 900 Or Raleigh " t, oar hr'i con
vrrf 10 the cause cf freedom made IN MS o" 'eNlf
when l. said u sos have been wrGnt' 'r'''.'u
similar confession from the late Ir A shsh "''e'
L., return tom the convention In Boston
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-26

FORrIGN The Cunard Line Steamer Aurania
has arrived at Queenstown; the vessel was de-
tanned for eighteen hours in mid-ocean, her ma
chinery having become disabled - 1t IS
rumored that Jockey Wood will not apply for
license to ride next year, owing TO the Durham
Chctwynd scandal. - The Rio TintO, 1haIsls
and SantO Domingo Companies have joined the
American syndicate formed for the purpose OF
Keeping up the price Of copper - Foreign III
reference in Samoa has reused strong opposition
70 the Germans - Bemals band is being holly
pursued by Mexican troops. - Tie people OF
Honolulu are on the verge Of revolution because
of the action of the Legislature in opposing the
Kings veto power.
DoMrsT1C.-Gencra1 Mel cod has ordered all
Reading employees to return to work on TUESDAY
morning 60 John NJ Barclay, journal clerk OF
the House of Representatives. died. - Inc
United States steamer Enterprise found a vast
number OF logs about 1875 miles southeast or
Nantucket shoals supposed to be from the big laft
- Ex-senator Woodn advised change in the
convict system by which the prisoners will he en-
ployed in making fertilizers. - Senator German
made arrangements TO have Eugene Higgins elected
clerk of the Maryland House of Delegates.
CITY AND SUBURBAN Christmas Day observed
In many city churches few dinners given by
charitable people - O'BIien, the public stores
thicf identified as an old forger -- A Brooklyn
lawyer to push case against the Bridge police for
illegal arrest - Plymouth Church was dlsap-
pointed at not receiving the Rev. Mr.. Bcrry's
letter - ST. Aloysius Academy fonkers
DESTROYED by fire 60 An insane asylum nurse
arrested for prosecuting rich mans daughter
- The Rev Hugh o. Pentecost was prevented
by tears from preaching his farewell sermon.
TpE WA CONGRATULATIONS for to-day Fair or
rarity cloudy with nearly stationary tcmpera-
turc, Temperature yesterday Highest 33S, lowest
pje average IS 1872
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-26
EfCU IDR All.

Those who strive foi the best good Of the
many do not always meet encouragement. \
thousand times il is d>hcartcnng 10 find that
the very work,ngman who most needs the de-
fence Of a wise tariff is 50 blind to his own
interests as 10 vote for IA Democratic dcma-
goguc. Ignorance is not confined to workers;
witness the manufacturers who tell lrcc-tridc
organs that they want nothing but cheap ma
tcrials The organs falsely quote in many
cases. and yet there are. in fact some manu-
facturcrs who long TO be dependent for their
materials on sources Of supply which their for
cign rivals can and do control
But it is the glory Of this Nation that It's
people learn fast when the time comes. IT
looked like a hopeless task, III the winter Of
1860, to unite the Northern people in resistance
to tho bullying dictaton Of slavc-driving
traitors Yet how swiftly and erandly the
Nation learned it's duty when the time came.
1t was dismal outlook for loyal rcconstruc-
ton when Andrew johnson was brlbing men
with Office to help White Lcagucrs grasp the
Government, and the "Arm-in-Ann COnvcn-
ton" at Philadelphia tried TO dclugc the land
with gush Then, az now, Re-
publican who edited "Thc Ncw-Yorls Times"
thought he could turn the scale. But Johnson
and Raymond both lived long enough to SEQ
the Nation triumph in the victory Of the Re
publican party. 80 again the clouds hung
dark when tho fight for honest money against
all forms Of reputation began in 1875. But
The people learned in Il twclvcmonth more about
the tic between public honor and private pros
pcrity than they had ever known
Tho men who clearly see why the Industries
Of this great Nation should be defended by
strong protective duties arc not Il majority.
OF the millions who have supported protection.
many give reasons which do not 90 TO the bot
tom. But IT is a blessed thing that President
Cleveland has forced the ISSUE in such 4 shape
as to make the people ask themselves Why
they favor National policy which he asserts,
taxes sixty millions for the benefit Of three
millions. Every man who faces that question
with open and honest eyes will find his answer
in tho wonderful growth. tho unprecedented
and matchless prosperity. which the policy so
falsely caricaturcd has in fact produced.
The consumer who opens his eyes will learn
that he is not taxed by any protective duty
that attains its purpose. because that purpose
Is permanent cheapncss through home compcti-
ton. The manufacturer who considers where
his market would be ii the millions who pro-
duco raw materials' were pinched or starved.
as such producers are In other lands. will cease
70 Sigh for chcapncss Of materials which means
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-26
MONEY AND BT>INFSS.

The most important news Of the week was
that which did not affect the markets at all.
Prices Of stock, crcpt slow ly upward gaining
on the average 81 cents on 500 share Tor
the week with snSpiclousy large transactions
in Reading rs # somebody knew that some
thing was about 10 occur. Dispatches stated
on Friday that some Of the Reading men had
struck. though it was said that the trouble was
confined 10 a few. But on Saturday afternoon
the convention Of knights ordered a strike by
operators IN number vaIIOusly stated from
5000 10 $1,000, and under circumstances
which seem 10 render speedy agreement I'M
likely. This is another case IN which the
Knights organization docs not seem TO have
: regarded its own rules. and IN such cases, a
the Wabash trouble illustrated, the leaders are
apt 10 be obstinate and unreasonable. That
the company could not refuse TO handle freight
for a shipper, with no better excuse than the
dctation Of lis employees. would have been
obvious 10 men in reasonable frame Of mind.
but the Lchigh strike has caused not only
much suffering and financial strain, but also
much passion. This larger disturbance, com
ing AT time wncn many business men in Penn
sylvania are carrying heavy loads. does not
help the business situation. Railroad cam
ngs continue large. but these strikes and the
ratio wars at the West are unfavonblc
Speculation in products has been less active
during tho past week, but wheat has been
lifted l2 cents again in spite Of the decrease
Of more than two-thrds in exports In two
weeks Of December there went ont from At
lantic ports only 1880 bushels against
2,420. 539 from tho same ports last year, and
though there was an increase IN shipments Of
flour equivalent to 1870 900 bushels wheat that
does not go far toward making up the loss.
Pork products have declined a shade during
the week, previous advances having caused
shrnkagc in exports Of pork and bacon. Cot
ton was held without decline, but the stocks
at ports and int rior towns are now l,5l2, 935
bales. taking about SSO.OOO.OOO capital at
present prices, and whilo receipts for the
month have fallen 1888 bales below last
year exports have been 22S,7 $50 bales less
than last years for the same weeks Oil has
advanced cents in week, tin | cent, and
coffee quarter, but corn copper and eggs
have declined and iron is weaker.
The sale OF some Southern iron here, and tho
offering of considerable quantities 81 below
tho market at Philadelphia. have really been
less important to that great industry than the
shrinkage in demand for products Of iron and
steel. Tho great railroads still hold back
their orders for rails. and though 10000 tons
or moro have been sold on such terms as to
yield between $31 and $32 net. the aggregate
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of orders this year is much below last year 8
record, and some of the mills have closed for
the present. among them the great Edgar
Thomson works. Bar iron is also weaker,
though tho demand for pipe and some other
kinds of manufactured iron seems better.
Another industry which hesitates is the woollen
manufacture. 1t is stated that the prospect
| Of getting last years prices for cloths is mob
| now considered good, and the sales of wool at
Boston, though larger than in the quarter end
ing with September. when the decrease IN
comparison with last year was 81 per cent,
have nevertheless been II per cent less than
last years since October 1.
Monetary anXicties do not now affect tho
Street but the Treasury lesscncd its holdings,
| that Is. added to the circulation, S2,9OO,OOO
last week. in part by increasing deposits In
banks 50 100000. The number of failures
rcportcd by the Mercantile Agency last week
was 26l in the United States, an increase OF Is
pcr cent from last year, but late reports from
the interior indicate that there is generally less
nrcssurc for money than there was some time
ago, and not so much complaint as to collcc-
tiops. Foreign trade in November showed an
excess of S15.G15.116 in exports over declared
imports. so lnaJ inc dflounO vi ioIcieh '"P'o"i
Withdrawn during that month was probably
not more than S5.OOOOOO, the net imports of
specie exceeding SSOOOOO. At New-York,
imports for four weeks have been II per cent
less than last years. and exports for three
weeks of December "a per cent less, but last
years exports in December were enormous.
and the figures would point to probable cx-
cess Of exports over imports of S25,OOOOoo
or more in December which would indicate
transfer Of 81 100000 or 81 100000 capital
TO foreign countries. Considering the recent
alarm in France. Germany, Austria and Russia
it is remarkable that exchange has so generally
been low; rise during the past week is at
tributcd to preparations for January settle
mcnts But no disquictudc abroad would ma
tcrially disturb industries or trade in this coun-
try, II there were here no disquictlng tariff
uncertainties and strikes.
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paee. The two messages are. OF course those
of Mr.. Cleveland from Washington and MIR.
Rlaino from Paris The writer. who conccals
his identity under the signature GA Repub-
]ican.n Yields vigorous pen. He punctures
President Cievcland's sophistries and holds his
ignorance up to ridicule with an unsparing
hand. lie declares that the Presidents argu-
mcnt is built UP on single false assumption
and that he makes an ignorant appeal to vulgar
prejudice. While he welcomes the opporun-
ity which the Republican party has at length
obtained. he uttcrs word of warning which
should be needed. The victory is not yet won.
There must be no relaxation in the work Of
educating the people 10 the importance OF The
issue which the coming year is to decide.
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a scarcity of consumers. The wOrkingman
who asks where millions Of workers would
find living. II this country purchased
ore from Cuba and Spain, wool from Australia
coal from Nova Scotia rails from England
and cloths from Germany, will remember that
a thousand men out Of work will DO more TO
put down wages than all the trades unions on
earth can do to put them up.
The pcor lie will learn fast they arc learning
fast. Clevcland's message and Blainc's com
ments have opened more eyes than ever were
opened in any other fortnight since the firing
on Fort Sumter. When men see that Each for
All is Republicanism, and that Each for Self
is Democracy. thcy will know on which side
eternal forces fight.